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  • Global Inclusion Specialist

    Global Inclusion Specialist

    The Opportunity 
    As the Global Inclusion Specialist, you will support the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team Department to deliver an inspiring and collaborative approach that supports the integration of inclusion and intersectionality, particularly to Plan International’s programme and influencing work.
    This work will intentionally build on and strengthen our priority focus on gender equality and girl’s rights as outlined in our global strategy All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change and aim to improve the lives of 200 million girls in the next five years.
    In this global role you will provide technical support and facilitate learning opportunities for staff in order to promote and encourage the application of commitments to inclusion outlined in the established Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy, and Plan International’s Gender Transformative Approach
    The Person

    Strong practical knowledge of the technical area of inclusion and intersectionality (of non-dominant identities), including people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC gained through post graduate study and/or work and lived experience  
    Demonstrated global/regional experience in taking the lead on Inclusion, especially working to advance the rights of young people who are LGBTQI+ and disability rights across thematic areas of health, education, protection of violence, livelihood.  
    Knowledge of relevant international frameworks and programme approaches that promote child rights, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
    Excellent understanding of tested learning approaches that promote reflective practice and stimulate individual and collective learning.
    Practical experience in activism and social mobilisation.
    Effective networking, facilitation, training and collaboration skills, in a fast-paced cross-cultural environment.
    Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, including cross-functional teams.
    Strong English language skills is essential, while the ability to work in French and/or Spanish, an advantage.
    Actively promotes diversity, gender equality and inclusion

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  • Project Assistant-Coastal livelihoods and Environmental Management

    Project Assistant-Coastal livelihoods and Environmental Management

    THE ROLE
    The Project assistant will be responsible for supporting administrative and field project deliverables as guided in the project plan. He/ she will be expected to possess a general knowledge in community development processes. The role will undertake mobilization of target stakeholders including administrative task such as organizing project workshops and meetings. The Project Assistant will coordinate procurement support for the project and ensure that documentations of work activities such as participants attendance lists, distribution, records of project inputs to beneficiaries are available for reference. Additionally, the role will require liaison with other project teams to ensure synergy and integration of project interventions.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Project Implementation: 55%

    Ensure community participation in the project planning, implementation and monitoring
    Ensure that the monthly activities and budget plans are implemented as per approved work plan and that all activities are on track with appropriate scheduling, quality and timelines
    Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement processes are in conformity with Plan policies, procedures and standards
    Facilitate access to relevant and accurate information on the project to stakeholders including the government officers, parents, and children.
    Ensure that gender considerations are appropriately defined and incorporated across all phases of design, implementation and reporting.

    Administrative Responsibilities 15%

    Ensure project implementation is within the approved monitoring plan and tracked
    Ensure that all documentation related to activity reports, participants lists and project acknowledgement forms are updated monthly and all project files are up to date.
    Ensure all project related partner, government and other stakeholder relations are well maintained and also ensure that feedback and input from stakeholders are incorporated into the implementation of the project.
    Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement at a local level are done according to Plan policies. This will include the development and monitoring of procurement  plans Periodically review the project outline with the Project Coordinator to ensure that implementation is on course.

    Documentation and Reporting: 10%

    Consolidate/write project reports in line with the laid down requirements and Plan standards.
    Work with the Program team and the M&E team in documenting project achievements and lessons learnt.
    Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices with all stakeholders
    Facilitate and coordinate joint reflection sessions at Sub County and/or County level

    Communications and Stakeholder Relationships: 5%

    To engage and maintain cordial stakeholder relationships for effective project delivery throughout the project cycle
    Maintain a high level of external communication/contact at the community, County levels. This is to facilitate the implementation of the project activities effectively.

    Manage Project Resources 5%

    Implementation of the project within the approved periodic costed work plans.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI): 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other assignment within the scope of work.

    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or Environmental Sciences is preferred.
    At least 1 years’ experience in project management/coordination.
    Strong Knowledge of community development.
    Conversant with child rights issues and child participatory methodologies.
    Knowledge and experience of working in Environment Conservation.
     Knowledge and experience in Livelihood Initiatives.
    Ability to ride and use Motor Bike for field Operations 

    Qualifications/ experience desirable

    Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring 
    Strong report writing skills
    Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

    Knowledge:

    Knowledge of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girls’ rights and child rights, feminist movements, the key actors and institutions, and the power dynamics involved.
    Understanding of the policies, processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context and standards within Kenya.
    Understanding of the implications of working with a rights-based approach to development and is able to analyse the situation of children and particularly girls’ rights in his/her working context
    Knowledge on different types of partnerships and civil society strengthening and capacity building. 
    Understanding issues, principles and strategies and their root causes and working with Plan’s principles and a range of strategies and approaches to improve outcomes

    Skills:

    Ability to design, implement and monitor evidence-based solutions for gender transformative programmes.
    Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
    Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills 
    Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.

    Behaviors:

    Role model of Plan International values and behaviors both internally and externally. 
    Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.
    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners
    Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan International. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
    Challenging self, others and authority when behavior and decisions are not supporting Plan International’s policies and positions.
    Ability to stand against stigma and discrimination of vulnerable and excluded groups, uphold dignity
    Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy

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  • Infection Prevention and Control

    Infection Prevention and Control

    Qualifications:

    Diploma/Degree in Nursing/ Midwifery
    Minimum of at least 4 years working wxperience in realted field in a busy hospital environment
    Experience in OT, Intensive care unit in an asset
    Training or experience in infectious disease control is an added advantage
    Proficiency in use of computer and MS Office

    Applications should be sent directly through recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 13th January 2023 with the position being applied for as subject line.

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  • Senior Project Manager – COSME Project Driver – COSME Project Communications Assistant – COSME Project Project Officer – COSME Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – COSME Project Project Accountant – COSME Project Grants Officer – COSME Project Procurement, Administration and Logistics Officer

    Senior Project Manager – COSME Project Driver – COSME Project Communications Assistant – COSME Project Project Officer – COSME Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – COSME Project Project Accountant – COSME Project Grants Officer – COSME Project Procurement, Administration and Logistics Officer

    THE ROLE
    The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of Programs, Implementation and Quality and will provide overall COSME project leadership. The role will support the team in overall program quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle. S/he will be engaged in building better partnerships that drive program intervention, manage partnerships & relationship with key stakeholders at county and sub-county levels, while ensuring alignment to Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose. The job holder will manage multi-million-dollar program and must be abreast with donor trends, regulations, environment, reporting and donor retention.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Technical Program Design, Planning and Implementation (25%)

    Provide leadership in the project management, while ensuring application of technically sound project planning, implementation, profiling, monitoring and evaluation.
    Responsible for implementation and adoption of gender- responsive and socially-inclusive nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation with biodiversity and ecosystem integrity co-benefits in project locations which include mangrove restoration and conservation; Restorative aquaculture-seaweed farming; locally-led forest management and conservation; disaster risk management and Renewable energy options.
    Provide skills, knowledge, and inputs necessary to enable local communities, especially women gain climate and risk-informed economic opportunities, restore and conserve the natural environment to reduce future climate risk and increase biodiversity for sustained ecosystem service.
    Coordinate and ensure technical trainings from Kenyan and Canadian partners on mangrove and coastal management, beach waste management, Restorative aquaculture, climate adaptation and conservation solutions use community-centred conservation tools   such as JGI’s Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.
    Provide team leadership on training of the partners, selected nature-based solutions groups and partners on the various recommended eco-regions approaches (Community Based Natural Resource management, Restorative aquaculture, Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk Management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
    Integrate gender equality and inclusion (GE&I) in project structures including mangrove conservation groups/Community Forest Associations/Seaweed farmers and other value chains operate on principles of equality and address stereotypes, power relationships and intersectional forms of exclusion.
    Support initiatives that increase women’s individual and collective agency in all their diversity to exercise their right to participate in gender-responsive NbS that build household and community resilience and enhance biodiversity through provision of skills and knowledge on their rights and provide gender-transformative life skills to make autonomous and informed decision- making for local climate action and biodiversity conservation.
    Support women leadership and their participation in climate governance as well as ensuring collective action among women’s rights organizations (WROs) and youth- led organizations (YLOs) in local climate action have result strong evidence-based advocacy and policy making on climate change adaptation.
    Support community and partner initiatives that improve gender-responsive, child and youth-friendly governance for climate adaptation, resilience and biodiversity conservation.
    Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve project objectives.
    Ensure gender- transformative approaches are employed in the project to challenge power and gender inequalities that undermine responsive, locally-led climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
    Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
    Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
    Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the COSME NbS focus areas across the 2 project counties.
    Ensure effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all program interventions.

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation (20%)

    Coordinate program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices
    In collaboration with the MEAL team develop project monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets and project milestones are effectively tracked.
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targeted counties.
    Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
    Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per donor standards and guidelines.
    Support development of technical papers and or policy briefs on key issues for external engagement with decision makers.
    Ensure correct and appropriate branding and media coverage at all times
    Donor Engagement, Partnership Management and networking (15%)
    Facilitate effective donor engagement
    Ensure collaborative roles and partnerships with key county partners, County Government, National Government line Ministries, KEMRI, KFS, KEFRI, Private sector, Community Based organizations, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities.
    Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.
    Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
    Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on COSME counties strengthening strategic NbS alliances.
    Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
    In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required.
    Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for climate change adaptation; NRM including mangrove restoration and conservation; Restorative aquaculture-seaweed farming; disaster risk management; sustainable agriculture and Renewable energy options related activities by county government and other CSOs.
    Build capacity of community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to conservation and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems and related interventions.

    Financial Responsibility (15%)

    The incumbent will have oversight of all financial aspects of the COSME project 
    The incumbent will act within the provided delegated authority for all financial related processes
    S/he will track projects activity budgets during implementation phases, manage and report on any variances to the line manager and the Country Office Finance and Grants manager. 
    Ensure compliance with all donor requirements and contractual obligations.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent Project budget management. 

    Capacity Building and People Management (10%)  

    Lead the day to day running of the Project taking into consideration safety and security of the PU staff, leave and general welfare of all staff and liaise with the relevant offices for necessary support.  
    Provide strategic leadership that inspires the Project team towards the realization of Project purpose and goal.
    Promote team cohesiveness and integration at the Project team level and interface with the rest of the existing Program Unit team.
    Manage the performance, mentorship and coaching for all direct reports and dotted line reports
    Liaise with HR for any staff development issues as per the training needs analysis for the PU

    Logistics Admin and Procurement Oversight (10%)

    Support the development and usage of procurement plans in execution of project activities.
    Oversight on asset, fleet, office and inventory management
    In close collaboration with the Procurement, Administration and Logistics Officer, ensure smooth operations for effective and efficient implementation of the project. 
    Support procurement functions including engagement of service providers.
    Development and submission of administration related reports.

    Risk Management (10%)

    Provide leadership in risk mapping and documentation.
    Consultatively with project team identify and put mitigation measures for project risks.
    Continually monitor the risks environment and act as appropriate.
    Ensure all Project staff understand Project risks and related responsibilities.

     Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and Gender Equality and Inclusion policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Setting and communicating ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
    Setting high standards for self and others’ behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
    Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
    Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
    Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
    Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
    Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

    Understands Plan International in Context, including its purpose, values, and global strategy, and can communicate these to varied audiences, including how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change.
    Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with Plan International’s core risk-related standards (Child and Youth safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud Safety and Security.
    Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, and programme and project management, including MERL principles and procedures for cost allocation and cost recovery.
    Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.
    Programme and project management: -Aware of the programmes that Plan International delivers directly and through partner organisations. -Aware of the programme and project management procedures relevant to their role.; -Complies with financial procedures and controls relevant to their role; -Seeks opportunities to reflect on and learn from all work.
    Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose. Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.
    Evidence-based management: Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to their role.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change from a recognized University.
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management programs; sustainable utilization and management of coastal and marine ecosystems and climate change adaptation in Kenya integrating sustainable livelihoods with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting and reporting
    3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
    Technical knowledge in NRM, Agriculture/Food security, Climate change adaptation and Livelihoods.
    The holder of this position must be a result orientated person.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player.

    Experience desired:

    Applying a “three pronged” approach to gender and inclusion: policy dialogue; gender and inclusion mainstreaming; and targeted programming for girls and women.
    Working with women and youth in livelihood programmes
    Working with local partnerships in projects
    Application of Social Action Research and evidence-based policy advocacy.

    Languages required

    High level English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage 

    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

    Shapes work programmes with relevant leaders and stakeholders, aligned with relevant strategies, and balancing global and local priorities with opportunities
    Designs projects with clear objectives and measurable results contributing to overall outcomes.
    Coaches partners as part of daily work by explaining key concepts, standards and resources; and working alongside others to apply effective evidence-based practice.
    Identifies, assesses and nurtures mutually beneficial relationships with appropriate partners. [supporting partnership relationships]
    Embeds capability building of relevant stakeholders into programme and project design
    Mainstreams gender and inclusion into programming and influencing work by applying strategies for gender transformative change.
    Uses participatory approaches and the engagement of our Primary Impact Groups and other key actors and stakeholders throughout the programme and project cycle, including monitoring and evaluation. 
    Works politically to engage with and influence key actors and stakeholders in own field(s), including government, inter-governmental organisations and the private sector

    Knowledge:

    Experience in Human Rights Based Approaches.
    Financial inclusion: Including marginalized and excluded people, and particularly girls and women, in the financial systems, including banking and digital finance products for vulnerable groups and use of savings groups.

    Skills & Behaviours:

    Uses rigorous evidence and analysis to make choices and drive change over different time scales, short term and long term
    Understands key issues, principles and strategies for the field and using them in analysis:
    Appreciates and implements the conceptual basis of climate change adaptation, sustainable natural resource management, livelihoods and governance.
    Understands the linkages between resilience and climate change adaptation and potential economic options such as Restorative aquaculture.
    Knowledgeable on the roles and responsibilities of national governments and actors, NGOs/CSOs, diaspora and private sector in strengthening climate change governance, NRM and Livelihoods and how to engage with such actors 
    Draws from the potential relevance and contribution of development programmes and actors in supporting to Restorative aquaculture, NRM and how to engage with such actors
    Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills

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  • Programme Support and Administration Coordinator Senior Project Manager Project Coordinator – Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Coordinator – Climate Change and Natural Resource Management

    Programme Support and Administration Coordinator Senior Project Manager Project Coordinator – Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Coordinator – Climate Change and Natural Resource Management

    The Opportunity
    Plan International’s global strategy applies a full spectrum approach where Disaster Risk Management (DRM)/Humanitarian is an integral part of everything the organization does for children and girls, especially in fragile settings. A new DRM vision was developed in 2018 highlighting Plan’s ambition of becoming a global leader and the NGO partner of choice for promoting gender equality and protecting girls’ rights in disaster and conflict settings, working at the nexus of development and humanitarian efforts.

    As the Programme Support and Administration Coordinator you will be responsible for overseeing administrative, logistical, and financial/grant oversight support, as well as providing  targeted programmatic support depending on the need.
    You bring previous administration experience with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines and on multiple priorities, with excellent attention to detail.
    Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English and the ability to summarise technical issues in simple, accessible language is essential.
    Knowledge of the humanitarian NGO sector is key and experience in a humanitarian response would be advantageous.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Essential
    Knowledge

    Previous administration experience
    Fluent written and spoken English and excellent communication skills
    Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint knowledge is essential
    Experience of establishing administration systems
    Knowledge of the humanitarian NGO sector
    Direct experience of working in a humanitarian response is extremely desirable

    Skills

    Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and on multiple priorities
    Strong project administration skills
    Strong team building and motivational skills
    Experience in establishing administration systems
    Good organisational abilities; ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
    Attention to detail; accurate and observant
    Interpersonal and diplomatic
    Ability to handle confidential correspondence in a professional manner
    Strong financial management skills and knowledge of Plan’s financial management systems and processes
    Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
    Ability to summarise technical issues in simple, accessible language
    Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership skills

    Behaviours

    Communicates effectively
    Adaptable
    Proactive individual willing to be creative and take initiative
    Willing to work extremely hard for long hours during emergencie

    Closing Date: Wednesday 18th January 2023

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  • M&E System Business Manager

    M&E System Business Manager

    The Opportunity
    As part of the Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) team, the primary role of the M&E System Business Analyst is to understand, maintain and support the Salesforce, Taroworks and OpenFN platforms, known as the “M&E System” from an M&E functional and utilisation perspective.  You will be key in ensuring successful utilisation, adoption and functional deployment, maintenance, and ongoing use of the System, aligned to Plan’s M&E frameworks and operating standards and procedures. 
    Through Programme Y.O.D.A. (Your Organisation’s Data and Analytics), we are changing our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution; revising our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects, and Supply Chain; and have developed a new Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) solution.
    As part of Programme Y.O.D.A. you will work closely with the other functional teams that are responsible for components in order to deliver a final end-to-end solution that includes business-approved MERL functionality. In addition, you will be expected to support users in the live PMERL environment as well, including developing custom reports or dashboards as well as support in data analysis on PMERL data.
    The Person
    In order to succeed in this role you will need:

    Proven experience of supporting M&E and/or Salesforce/Force.com systems in a large and matrix organisation.
    Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation operations, principles, practices and processes.
    Experienced in the use of reporting tools to develop standard and ad hoc reports.
    Experience in setting metrics and analytics and the ability to analyse data for operational and strategic decision making.
    Experienced in providing support to users of complex systems at varying levels of competency.
    Customer focused and strong stakeholder & user management skills.
    Excellent understanding and application of MS Excel.
    Must be adaptable and able to work independently on multiple tasks, prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    Strong analytical skills and robust problem-solving skills.
    Attention to detail; accurate and observant.
    Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

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  • Grants Officer

    Grants Officer

    THE ROLE
    The Grants Officer is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, partnerships, analysis of budgets and expenditures of program areas. This role will work with the Country Finance and Grants Manager, the Business Development staff, Project Managers, Finance Departments and implementing partners. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of partners on grants management and improving ways of working and will support start-up and closeout meetings/workshops.  In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
     
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Award and Grants Portfolio Management (25%)

    Support project specific budgeting in liaison with the grants coordinator and National Office (NO) contact person.
    Conduct regular grants monitoring for the project and ensure individual grants performance are being tracked effectively, and that risks and issues are being recognised and action taken.
    Provide regular reports on grants performance to the Project Manager & Grants Coordinator.
    Support in the annual planning process at project level.

    Monitoring and Analysis of Grants 20%

    Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the month.
    Monitor and analyse activities regularly and work with Project Manager to resolve any issues identified in specific project.
    Co-ordinate with Project Manager and Grants coordinator in order to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and phased-in.  
    Track and monitor grants expenditure.
    Prepare and deliver timely financial reports.
    Conduct project field visits and spot checks.

    Assessment and Compliance of Systems, Processes and Partnerships 20%

    Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures.
    Support in grants mapping, central filing and updating grants information in the grants management system.
    Participate in due diligence for implementing partners and review MOUs.
    Conduct capacity building for partners on donor requirements.
    Coordinate grants “Kick off” meetings at project level.
    Support timely close out processes for projects.
    Provide information during grants audits and compliance reviews at project level.
    Review of partner’s reports and liquidation of funds. 

    Finance Processes and Reporting: 25%

    Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures.
    Payment requests and related transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with Plan Policies and donor conditions.
    Prepare Financial reports in liaison with project staff.
    Process partner advances and approved liquidations in ERP.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other assignment within the scope of work.

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Courageous in taking a lead, focussed on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within their own work context.
    Behaves in line with Plan International values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work. 
    Challenges own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
    Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
    Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
    Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
    Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
    Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

    Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
    Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security.
    Managing activities and resources including skills in planning and organising, financial and project management.
    Managing people and information including skills in communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development.
    At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO.
    Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, EU, etc.) compliance requirements.
    Experience in supporting program teams.
    Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues.
    Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system.
    Attention to detail and analytical skills.
    Planning, management and coordination skills.
    Experience in working with multicultural teams.
    Facilitation and training skills.
    Administration and effective communication skills.
    Ability to work and interact with others at all levels.

    Languages required:

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
    Knowledge:

    Good understanding of finance processes, systems and principles.
    Good understanding of donor rules.
    knowledge of major donors’ compliance requirements.
    Good knowledge on grants management and reporting.
    Ability to support program teams during budgeting and reporting.

    Skills:

    Ability to work and interact with others at all levels
     Skilled in usage of ERP SAP
    Builds capability on financial management by coaching colleagues, partners and sharing knowledge in networks 
    Strong analytical skills
    Planning and organizational skills
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 

    Behaviors:

    Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally. 
    Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.
    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners.
    Apply participatory influencing methodologies both internally and externally .
    The ability to build collaborative working relationships
    Ability to influence. 
    Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider             organizational strategy.
    Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences.
    Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management.

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  • Research Manager – Real Choices, Real Lives

    Research Manager – Real Choices, Real Lives

    Reporting to the Head of Research, this post is based at the Global Hub and the incumbent will work in a team of 6 researchers, 5 M&E specialists and 3 M&E system specialists and must work within a shared budget. The Research Manager is also expected to line manage and supervise the Real Choices Real Lives Research and Engagement Officer.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    The job is varied and requires an individual who can:

    Manage and provide overall direction to the study, including inputs from the Research Engagement Officer, as well as overseeing data collection and analysis activities, ensuring research activities and research outputs are of high quality and delivered on schedule/in line with ethical principles.
    Lead and coordinate the production of research products, including ‘flagship’ reports and other research outputs that take different formats (e.g., blogs, briefs, thematic pieces, case studies, presentations etc.), aligning these with global and regional activities/priorities.
    Support the integration of study findings in Plan Federation activities and decisions (across policy, advocacy, campaigns, and programming)
    Build the profile of the study at global, regional, and country-level, maintaining a presence within the wider research and evidence debates (particularly related to adolescence/gender), identifying opportunities to present, collaborate and share knowledge more widely
    Oversee stakeholder and strategy management internally and externally.
    Work with colleagues to profile the study on Plan platforms globally, regionally and in-country, including supporting engagement with Plan Country Offices to embed evidence in Plan country activities, through identifying opportunities and inputting to development of tailored/targeted outputs.
    Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in any study outputs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

    KEY DELIVERABLES

    Strategic direction-setting, profile raising and networking of the study with relevant/influential groups and organisations (internal and external).
    Drive the strategic direction of the cohort study, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
    Develop/build mechanisms and relationships to ensure ambitious ideas are translated into actions in order to continue to increase visibility of the study whilst maintaining the highest possible quality and standards of research.
    Map opportunities for integration of research evidence across the Plan Federation, to feed into key ‘moments’ and events in terms of communications, policy/advocacy, and programming, at global and regional level, as well as with country teams.
    Liaise and network with key research institutes and universities.
    Identify opportunities for alignment and partnerships with the wider sector to support delivery of research objectives in terms of evidence uptake/integration.
    Identify, engage in, and contribute to relevant networks and events (related to gender, adolescence and research methods etc.).
    Ensure the design, implementation, and dissemination of high quality and rigorous research, including capacity development across the research teams.
    Plan and manage the schedule for research publications, ensuring integration with Plan International global/regional and country-level events/moments (e.g. inputs to State of the World’s Girls, Girls Get Equal and other activities).
    Guiding Research Officer in their supervision of coding and analysis of transcripts, providing guidance on software as well as technical insights into thematic discussions.
    Assimilate key issues emerging from data to feed into publications (including contributions to other reports, as well as standalone research outputs, aligning this to wider Plan/sector priorities).
    Develop summaries, briefs, papers and presentations to profile research findings, as well as methods, as required.
    Engage with academic advisory panel to ensure ‘rigour’ of approach to the research process and outputs.
    Provide supervision to a PhD student (from autumn 2024) on a monthly basis and alongside academic supervisors (as part of a collaborative PhD)

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Essential

    Masters level or equivalent, preferably in research methods, development studies or a related subject.
    Strategic direction-setting for long-term/multi-year projects, ideally research;
    Developing and delivering research uptake plans, including identifying research uptake opportunities (communications, policy/advocacy, and programmatic), to support evidence dissemination/impact;
    Implementing technical expertise (particularly utilising excellent knowledge of girls’ rights, to develop/deliver high quality research outputs);
    Managing and inputting on qualitative research, with a technical focus on gender/gender dynamics, as well as social norms;
    Experienced in the use and application of qualitative data analysis software i.e., NVivo and reporting tools to develop standard and ad hoc reports.
    Delivering research and supporting research uptake across developing country contexts (including undertaking training and overseeing fieldwork);
    Knowledge of research operations, principles, practices and methods
    Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
    Must be adaptable and able to work independently on multiple tasks, prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    Strong analytical skills and robust problem-solving skills.
    Attention to detail; accurate and observant.
    Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment and find creative solutions for successful regional and national knowledge management initiatives to promote learning and information sharing across the organisation
    Good project management and budget management skills ideally in a multi country setting
    Ability to make connections and build relationships within Plan International and externally
    Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

    Desirable

    Spanish and/or French verbal and written communication skills is an advantage
    Experience working with longitudinal data.
    Understanding of social norms theory.

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  • Global Environmental Specialist

    Global Environmental Specialist

    The Opportunity 
    As the Global Environmental Sustainability Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the commitments Plan International has made on the greening of operations and programmes. 
    You will be responsible for collating, monitoring and responding to internal environmental sustainability information and reports from Plan entities across the globe as well as preparing reports and representations for communication across relevant events and networks.  
    About You 

    With demonstrable experience gained through working in environmental sustainability and humanitarian response & recovery and/or community resilience programming.
    You will have knowledge and awareness of environmental management and reporting systems, emerging standards, and best practices in the area of greener programming – reducing environmental impacts and addressing environmental risks. Familiarity of cross-cutting environmental topics for the development and humanitarian sector, such as waste management, household energy, nature-based solutions and well as of the minimum standards for environmental performance and accountability frameworks.  
    You will need to have strong analytical skills and ability to communicate the information and to analyse trends in a meaningful way. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent Plan International at a global level. As we all a flexible and adaptable approach to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

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  • Global SRHR Hub and Program Lead Global Inclusion Specialist

    Global SRHR Hub and Program Lead Global Inclusion Specialist

    The Opportunity
    You will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Hub to ensure it delivers on ambitious objectives set by the Gender-Transformative Policy and Practice (GTPP) leadership, in coordination with the Hub Steering Group, managing the  team and being accountable for budget and deliverables. The post holder is a member of the GTPP leadership team, playing a full role in setting direction for the department, agreeing on priorities, resource allocation and provisions to ensure GTPP addresses the needs and rights of girls in a holistic manner.
    You will lead Plan International’s gender transformative practice work within the SRHR Hub, developing evidence based holistic programme and influencing models and cultivating new and existing donors and partners. you will ensure robust technical support – including learning and development initiatives – is delivered to Plan International offices. You will share expertise and knowledge to embed gender transformative policy and practice across the organisation in development and humanitarian settings.
    Providing overall leadership and direction for the SRHR Hub team will involve; 

    Engaging the internal senior Steering Group to support the Hub, and the Consortium members who provide funding for the Hub.
    Collaboration with Policy and Advocacy lead and Learning and Development Advisor in SRHR Hub to take shared agenda forward.
    Close working with Senior SRHR Advisor to ensure high-quality billable services are provided to Plan International Offices.
    Horizontal leadership with other Hubs to ensure that all policy, advocacy and practice work is supporting the whole girl.

    You will oversee the Hub’s strategic direction, manage the team’s operational budget (approx. 60 – 150k EUR each year), and lead internal fundraising efforts for strategic projects. This role involves communication, representation and relationship management with technical and senior staff both internally across the entire organisation, and externally with a range of partners.
    This role leads the development of quality, evidence-base programme and influence models and ensures quality support on SRHR to Plan Country Offices (including for country strategic plans). The post-holder is expected to travel from time-to-time for international key events and regional and country support.
    The Requirements

    An undergraduate or postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in public health, human rights, political science, international development, or other specific field relevant to Plan International’s work.
    Considerable experience and expertise within gender-transformative approaches for sexual and reproductive health and rights programming and influencing, within development and humanitarian settings.
    Experience of leading and managing in a matrix environment, including managing remotely.
    Proven experience in international work environments and intercultural communication, including an understanding of NGO structures, the girls and women’s equality movement and the UN human rights and humanitarian system.
    Direct work experience in countries where Plan International operates, in one or more low- and middle-income country contexts.
    Experience of developing strategic agendas around children’s rights and/or gender equality.
    Experience of developing programme and influencing models on sexual and reproductive health and rights, advancing children’s rights and/or gender equality in a national and/or international context.
    Significant experience in programme and influence design, monitoring & evaluation, learning and knowledge management.
    Compelling influencer and communicator, comfortable driving change on sensitive topics and neglected areas of SRHR in restrictive contexts.
    Superior organizational, scheduling, and planning skills to balance multiple activities and projects.
    Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and solve problems with limited supervision.
    Attention to detail as well as an ability to take a big-picture perspective.
    Ability to adjust approaches, communication style and behaviour to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders and communities.
    Collaborative work style and eagerness to continually learn and grow.
    Excellent command of English, both speaking and writing.

    Closing Date: 9th Jan 2023

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